What tools do seamstresses need?

Answer 1

Measuring tape, scissors, pinking shears, seam ripper, carbon paper, embroidery scissors, needle threader, pins, dressmaker pins: all used for creating, tapering, repairing, and finishing garments and home design projects

Answer 2

1. Sewing machine - This is the machine you use to sew fabric together.
2. Measuring tape - A measuring tape is a usually 60 inches long, and is used to measure body measurements, fabric, or anything else that needs measuring.
3. Ruler - A ruler is good for measuring an object that you want to lay flat and still.
4. Pins - Pins are for pinning seams together to prepare for sewing.
5. Pin cushion or magnetic pin holder - This is for keeping all your pins together.
6. Marking pen or chalk - These are for marking your fabric with something that can later easily be washed/brushed off the fabric.
7. Good scissors - Sharp scissors are for cutting fabric, thread, ribbon, etc.
8. Seam ripper - This is for taking seams apart. It's narrow, so that it doesn't cut fabric.
9. Good quality thread - Thread is what holds fabric together.
10. Hand needles - Hand needles are for hand sewing items that can't be sewn on the sewing machine.
11. Thimble - this is to protect your thumb while hand sewing.
12. Iron - To press the fabric before sewing, and to press seams and fabric while working on a project.